Introduces the history, government, religion, and culture of ancient Egypt, describes how archaeologists learn about Egyptian civilization, and suggests related Web sites.
The Romans were pioneers of trade, engineering and government, and founded an empire stretching from northern Europe to North Africa. They created art and literature of great beauty and sports of h…
Describes the various people who live in each region of the world, and briefly discusses their religion, food, festivals, ways of making a living, and other things that make them different.
Winner of the TES Information Book Award A colourful new edition of this fascinating introduction to Shakespeare's life, work and times. Readers can find out how Shakespeare lived, what tricks of t…
A fact-packed, beautifully illustrated, all-round introduction to the human body and how it works. Full of extraordinary photographs with engaging and friendly text, plus experiments and activities…
This collectible series builds into a fascinating library of reference material, covering every aspect of Key Stage 2 science and beyond. When used in conjunction with www.usborne-quicklinks.com, t…
Provides information on light, sound, and electricity, describes how various electrical and electronic devices work, and recommends related Web sites.